TheArc.org is the official website of The Arc, a leading advocacy organization in the United States that supports and empowers individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). The organization strives to promote inclusion, equality, and independence for all individuals with IDD and their families. The website provides a wealth of resources, information, and support services, including legal advocacy, education and employment opportunities, housing options, and public policy initiatives. It also offers a platform for connecting with local chapters and finding assistance in navigating various systems that affect individuals with IDD. TheArc.org aims to create a society where everyone effectively contributes and benefits, regardless of their abilities.

thearc.orgThe Arc is represented on the first President’s Panel on Mental Retardation (PPMR).

The organization has grown from its few founding members in 1950 to 106,897 members in 1967. At its peak in 1977, membership totaled 220,936 individuals.mn.govThe Arc continues to be one of the largest voluntary organizations comprised of family, friends, self-advocates, and professionals.

We need the help of people with IDD, their families, and allies of the cause.thearc.orgThe Arc fights every day to protect civil rights and access to vital programs, such as Medicaid, for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). But we can’t do it alone!